Question

Amoebic dysentery is caused by

• A. Bacteria
• B. Fungi
• C. Protozoan
• D. Virus

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Protozoan

Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite which lives in the upper part of the large intestine and causes a disease called amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis. Early symptoms (in about one to four weeks) include loose stools and mild abdominal cramping. If the disease progresses, frequent, watery, and/or bloody stools with severe abdominal cramping (termed amoebic dysentery) may occur.